Job Discrimination Laws FAQs
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What are the federal laws prohibiting job discrimination?
Several laws regulate discrimination in the workplace. They include: • Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), which prohibits employment … more -
What is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. §2000e, et seq., prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, sex, national … more -
What kinds of employment practices are covered by the job discrimination laws?
Under Title VII, the ADA, and the ADEA, it is illegal to discriminate in any aspect of employment, including: hiring and firing; compensation, assignment, or … more -
What is the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and who does it cover?
The Equal Pay Act of 1963 (EPA) covers all employers who are covered by the Federal Wage and Hour Law (the Fair Labor Standards Act). Virtually all employers are … more -
What is the Civil Service Reform Act and who does it cover?
The Civil Service Reform Act (CSRA) (not enforced by EEOC) covers most federal agency employees except employees of a government corporation, the Federal Bureau of … more
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